Dogs that are friendly for people with allergies or breathing problems?

Question

I've heard that yorkies are good for people with asma or breathing disorders because of their fur or lack of hair or something. Does anyone know of a larger dog that has similiar qualities and that won't interfere with my breathing. Thanks in advance for any advise and accurate information you can share.

Answer 1

Don't get a dog.

There are no hypoallergenic dogs. Some people are allergic to the saliva. Are you ready to get the shots and the medicine for allergies?

The designer breeds are the worst and there's no guarantees. Labradoodles are Labs and Poodles. Labs shed and are hard on allergies.

Allergies can develope over time. Ask someone who dumps an older dog at the shelter when they can't take it anymore. It's also a real laugh riot to have to take a kid that can't breathe at 3am to the ER.
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Answer 2

What do you mean by severe? I would describe it as an individual who cannot be in the same room with a dog without having constriction of the airways because inflammation - causing difficulty breathing - and extreme eye and nose irritation. At this degree of severity there is a slim to none likelihood that any breed of dog would be tolerated inside the home. It is the hair and saliva a person has an adverse reaction against, so the short fine coat of an Italian Greyhound could still trigger it. There are breeds with wool type coats such as the Havanese, Bedlington, Poodle or Portuguese Water Dog that are less likely to produce an adverse reaction and fine coated breeds such as the Dobermann, Greyhound or Italian Greyhound that some people could handle, but there is no one breed that will suit every person with a low to medium tolerance for canine saliva and dander. It is a question of trial and error by spending time with breeds that everyone in the family agrees would be a good breed/owner match (on more than one occasion if the first is without incident) to gauge the degree (if any detectable) of reaction.

Answer 3

No not yorkies! You need a poodle, they don't shed and lots of breeds are being crossed with them now for people with allergies (labradoodle etc) If you want something a really decent size, get a standard poodle - when they are left natural and not clipped they have a lovely curly coat all over and are quite big and fierce! Or a normal sizes poodle which is a medium dog, slightly smaller than a sheepdog. poodles generally are very loyal and they are definately the one for people with allergies. Good luck whatever you decide!

Answer 4

Standard or Giant Schnauzers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45jiCjdzsxc
Poodles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHnQqLMxV8I

Portuguese Water Dogs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t56ELFEUyCU.

The "fancy" mutts.. like the cockapoo are good, but people are charging WAYYYYYYY too much for what are truly mutts that can be found in shelters across the country for a fraction of the price.. ( I have nothing against mutts, I do have something against breeding them in an attempt to make a huge profit when so many are being lethally enjected in shelters every day)


Out of these I'd say the Schnauzer is my favorite.. I was raised with them. My brother was hospitalized for much of his young life and this was the breed we were told to get.. he never had an allergy or asthma problem with the dogs.. Training is a MUST with them though.. start early and keep going.. keep them social.. They are VERY intelligent, were bred to think things through and to work alone..

Answer 5

It TOTALLY depends on the source cause of the allergy. If it is due to dander issues I don't know of any large dogs that fall into that category. If the issue is all the loose hair flying about, try a Standard Poodle. Their hair grows, it doesn't shed so far fewer hairs in the air!

Answer 6

Try a poodle. If you want a larger dog, try a standard poodle. They have wonderful personalities and like with all poodles, they do not shed. Try calling one of your local veterinarian offices. Even if you don't have a pet that is a client, they should be more than willing to help you out. After all you could be a potential customer!!!

Answer 7

I've heard that any breed that doesn't shed is good for people with allergies. Like Poodles, Shih Tzus, Maltese, Llasha Apsos. Don't know how much truth there is in that, but my sis who is allergic to dander has a Maltese and has been fine.

Answer 8

You should research on Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers. They are hypoallergenic and they do not shed. My sisters husband is allergic to dogs but he's fine around my two dogs. I know of another person im not directly related to who is also as allergies to dogs but are ok around wheatens

Answer 9

any "hybrid" type dog. Basically... anything ending in "poo". My husband has severe allergies. I got a cockapoo about a year ago. No allergy attacks. He is about 30 pounds. You can always look into Labradoodles if youwanted something bigger.

good Luck!

Answer 10

i reccomend a poodle. i have breathing problems..and my family decided to get this sort of dog because it doesnt shed. also, poodles are REALLY smart...so thats another bonus. Dont wory about poodles looking girly or...stupid..you can get cuts that will look ok on your poodle.